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Raleigh police have issued more than 400 citations this year for panhandling without a license. Eight people were charged Tuesday with the offense. The number of arrests this year is a five-year high.
I was in the Shell gas station off the NC54 exit of 40 and a police officer was in there asking the clerks about a homeless man that begs at the exit off-ramp. I wonder if he was looking to write the guy a ticket...
I don't really get the point of begging permits. At first I thought it was a little more money for the city/county, but the link says they don't charge.
Absolutely, positively never give money to a beggar. Instead, direct your dollars to a charity that works directly with the homeless. When you give money to a beggar, you're only encouraging a lifestyle that simply can't last.
Give them food. You can keep non-perishables in your car (granola bars and bottles of water). If someone is truly in need, they will appreciate it. Then you are helping them but not helping their (possible) addiction. I also second peperoberto's suggestion. I know the women's shelter and rescue mission in Wake county both have case management staff that help them with rehab, therapy, housing, etc.
So let's stick to the topic of panhandlers being arrested.
Thanks!
Is that a request, a demand, an instruction, or are you begging....
If the last, do you have a permit?
Inquiring Mindless want to know....
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